2003 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 200

142.Cleaning the interior NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure to remove it before driving your Toyota through an automatic car wash. Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota's finish. Once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well, apply wax. 1. Always wash and dry the vehicle before you begin waxing, even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax. 2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become extremely weathered, use a car-cleaning polish, followed by a separate wax. Carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions and precautions. Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint. 3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the surface in large patches. CAUTION D Do not wash the vehicle floor with water, or allow water to get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior. Water may get into audio components or other electrical components above or under the floor carpet (or mat) and cause fire or malfunction; and it may cause body corrosion. D Vehicles with side airbags: Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid on the floor. This may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, resulting in serious injury. Vinyl interior The vinyl upholstery may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and water. NOTICE Always remove the plastic bumpers if your vehicle is re-painted and placed in a high heat paint waxing booth. High temperatures could damage the bumpers. 193